“Their bill shows a complete unfamiliarity with the skills of auditors, the efficiencies in government that LAB staff helped create and the fraud, waste and abuse that auditors discovered and further prevented through their oversight.”

“The Republican members of the Legislature’s Joint Finance Committee voted down a golden opportunity to support an innovative approach to UW building projects,” said State Senator Kathleen Vinehout (D-Alma).

“Budgets affect people in our neighborhoods,” said Vinehout. “Please come, learn, and offer your input related to the important decisions being made in Madison that will affect your communities for years to come.”

“The people of Wisconsin told us in no uncertain terms, Save SeniorCare… People all over the state are calling on the legislature to preserve SeniorCare just as it is with no fee increase or limitations on enrollment.”

“Hard-working Wisconsin families will lose health insurance premium credits if the Supreme Court rules in favor of the plaintiffs,” explained Vinehout. “Wisconsin can avert this crisis by creating its own state-based Marketplace.”

The Governor’s speech was long on campaign-speak and light on setails… What specifics we learned mean a tough road ahead for local schools, the UW and our children who will inherit increased state debt.